If there's one thing we've noticed recently, it's the queues at Joe & The Juice opposite BOSH! HQ. The people are going mad for the Scandi chain spot, and we've decided to give them some free promo by making a plant-based version of one of their biggest sellers. Our version uses plant-based tuna, which is actually made from pea protein and seaweed, to get that seafood feel and taste.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 g parsley
- 100 g ready-to-eat plant-based tuna
- 3 tbsp plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Sriracha
- Pinch of Salt & pepper
For the sandwich
- Plant-based butter
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 jar of good-quality plant-based green pesto
- 2 panini bread loaves (with charred marks)
Instructions
Make the filling
- Peel and very finely dice the red onion and garlic.
- Finely chop the parsley.
- Place the plant-based tuna into a large mixing bowl and add the mayo, mustard, diced onion, garlic, parsley, sriracha and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Mix well until everything comes together.
Toast the bread
- Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the plant-based butter.
- Slice the panini loaves in half.
- Once the butter has melted, add the bread (cut side down) and cook until golden brown.
- Pushing each down to make them a bit thinner.
Prepare the rest of the ingredients
- Slice the tomatoes and avocados into large circle pieces.
Assemble the sandwiches
- Add a good dollop of the pesto onto the base of each toasted panini slice.
- Use a spoon to even out.
- Add a good dollop of the tuna mixture on top of each and even out using a spoon.
- Top with sliced tomato before topping with the sliced avocado.
- Finally, top with the final slice of bread, squeeze down and serve.